problem
gb/pɹˈɑbləm/ us/pɹˈɑbləm/
A2
Englanti
~ 200
probléma, baj, gond, feladat, példa, bajkeverő, problémaforrás
SUBSTANTIIVI
A2
1
Käyttömalli:
a problem with [something]
We have a serious problem with the new software.
Komoly problémánk van az új szoftverrel.
The main problem is that we don’t have enough time.
A fő probléma az, hogy nincs elég időnk.
She solved the problem quickly.
Traffic is a big problem in this city.
The teacher helped the students with their math problems.
Oppijaesimerkit
I have a problem with my phone.
Gond van a telefonommal.
The car has a big problem.
Az autónak komoly baja van.
We need to fix this problem.
He can solve the problem.
There is a problem with the door.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'problem' with 'question' in academic contexts; 'problem' refers to something difficult, not just something asked.
Merkitys
difficulty or issue to solve
Kollokaatiot
solve a problem
|have a problem
|big problem
|serious problem
|problem arises
Synonyymit
issue (Slightly more formal; often used in professional or diplomatic contexts.)
|
difficulty (Emphasizes the challenging nature of the situation.)
Antonyymit
solution (Refers to the answer or fix for a problem.)
|
advantage (Highlights a beneficial situation rather than a troublesome one.)
Teemat
daily life
|work
|education
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Something that is difficult and needs to be fixed or answered.
A situation, condition, or matter that is difficult to deal with or needs to be resolved.
SUBSTANTIIVI
A2
2
Käyttömalli:
a [math/science] problem
The students worked on several math problems.
A diákok több matematikafeladattal foglalkoztak.
This book has many practice problems at the end of each chapter.
A könyv minden fejezete végén sok gyakorlófeladat található.
Can you solve this physics problem?
The teacher explained how to approach word problems.
He found the last problem very difficult.
Oppijaesimerkit
I have three math problems for homework.
Házi feladatként három matekfeladatot kell megoldanom.
This is a hard problem.
Ez nehéz feladat.
Can you help me with this problem?
We solved all the problems in class.
The last problem is easy.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'problem' with 'equation'; an equation is a type of problem but not all problems are equations.
Merkitys
question needing an answer
Kollokaatiot
math problem
|word problem
|practice problem
|solve a problem
Synonyymit
exercise (Typically used in educational contexts for practice questions.)
|
question (General term for something asked, not always requiring calculation.)
Antonyymit
answer (The correct response to the question or exercise.)
Teemat
education
|mathematics
|science
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
A question you must answer, often in math or science.
A question or exercise designed to test knowledge or skill, especially in mathematics or science.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
INFORMAL
3
bajkeverő
B1
Käyttömalli:
[someone/something] is a problem
That kid is a real problem in class.
Az a gyerek igazi bajkeverő az órán.
My old laptop has become a problem lately.
A régi laptopom mostanában sok gondot okoz.
If he keeps being late, he’s going to be a problem for the team.
This machine has been nothing but a problem since we bought it.
Oppijaesimerkit
My dog is a problem when I leave home.
A kutyám sok gondot okoz, amikor elmegyek otthonról.
He is a problem in class.
Sok gond van vele az órán.
This old car is a problem.
That student is a big problem for the teacher.
Merkitys
person or thing causing trouble
Kollokaatiot
real problem
|biggest problem
|become a problem
Synonyymit
troublemaker (Specifically refers to a person who causes problems intentionally.)
|
nuisance (Usually refers to someone or something annoying rather than serious trouble.)
Antonyymit
help (Someone or something that makes things easier instead of harder.)
Teemat
daily life
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
A person or thing that often makes trouble.
A person or thing that consistently causes difficulties or trouble.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
problem
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑbləm/
US/pɹˈɑbləm/
Tavut ja painotus
prob - lem (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (prob)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: problem
- Plural: problems
Sanaperhe
Forms
problems
noun
Related words
problematic
adjective B2
solver
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unsolved
adjective
Advanced or less common
problematically
adverb
Ilmaukset
problem child
1/pɹˈɑbləm t͡ʃˈaɪld/
fixed phrase
child causing frequent trouble or difficulty
A child who often causes trouble for parents or teachers.
Esimerkit
- The teacher said he was a problem child in school.
- They had to give special attention to the problem child.
run into problems
1/ɹˈʌn ˈɪntu pɹˈɑbləmz/
fixed phrase
experience difficulties unexpectedly during activity
To have difficulties happen while doing something.
Esimerkit
- We ran into problems when installing the new software.
- They ran into problems halfway through building the bridge.
the heart of the problem
1/ðə hˈɑɹt əv ðə pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
central or main difficulty in a situation
The most important part of a difficulty or issue.
Esimerkit
- The heart of the problem is poor communication between departments.
- We need to find the heart of the problem before we can fix it.
what's your problem?
1/wˈʌts jˈʊɹ pɹˈɑbləm ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
asking why someone behaves badly or angrily
Used to ask someone why they are angry, upset, or acting badly.
Esimerkit
- "What's your problem? I was just trying to help."
- She snapped at me, and I thought, what's your problem?
no problem
1/nˈoʊ pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
informal
it's not difficult or inconvenient
Used to say that something can be done easily or that you are happy to do it.
Esimerkit
- "Can you help me move this table?" "No problem."
- "Thanks for lending me your book." "No problem."
no problem
2/nˈoʊ pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
Not difficult; not an issue
Used to say something is easy or okay to do.
Esimerkit
- Can you help me with this? — No problem!
- It was no problem to fix the leak.